Pilz launches new Robot Safety course

Australia is seeing a significant growth in the use of robots, especially in non-traditional industries, as the relative cost of robots decreases and companies search for improvements in operational costs and efficiencies.

As a result, Pilz has seen a rising demand for robotic safety systems and has recently designed a new robot safety training course to provide those who integrate robotic systems with a comprehensive understanding of the essential requirements of robot safety.

The one-day course examines how the risks associated with the use of robotic systems should be assessed and how to achieve safety while maintaining productivity.

Designed for technical personnel responsible for ensuring robotic system compliance, the course covers best practice standards including ISO 10218 and AS 4024.3301 - Robots for Industrial Environments - Safety Requirements.

Participants will learn about risk assessment in robotic cells, common hazards and controls and robotic safeguarding techniques, and will leave with the knowledge to apply the correct strategy to ensure right first-time engineering.

According to Scott Moffat, Pilz managing director, we’re seeing a huge increase in the number of robotic systems used in manufacturing. While these systems can deliver numerous benefits, they can’t be at the expense of safety.

“Our new Robot Safety course will enable participants to create safer robotic systems and reduce accidents.

“We have also invested in upgrading our SafetyEYE, a safe 3D camera system that allows for users to program various levels of danger zones letting the worker interact more closely with the robot without comprising safety. The new version of SafetyEYE has an improved application range and higher resolution, making it suitable for a wider range of installations,” said Moffat.

Whether your organisation is installing robots for the first time or looking to strengthen safety systems associated with robots, the Robot Safety course will enable participants to prioritise design activities related to risk and reduce complexity of safety solutions to increase productivity.

The Robot Safety course will take place:

• Melbourne - 13 August 2014
• Sydney - 24 September 2014
• Brisbane - 3 March 2015
• Adelaide - 18 June 2015

For further information and bookings, visit www.machinesafe.com.au.